News

Columbus Planning Board discusses proposed development changes

Quartz Properties withdraws from project   COLUMBUS—At its Monday night meeting at Town Hall, the Columbus Town Planning…

Sports

SOCCER: Polk places four on All-MF7 boys soccer squad

A quartet of Polk County players have been named to the Mountain Foothills 7 All-Conference boys soccer squad.…

Arts

Heartwood Gallery to close after 40 years 

SALUDA—Heartwood Gallery in downtown Saluda recently announced it will close after four decades of showcasing American craft. Since…

Business

Tryon Rejuvenation Station opens on Trade Street 

New spot specializes in energy teas and protein shakes   TRYON—A new addition to the town’s business landscape,…

Community

Community comes together for annual Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser

TRYON—On Saturday night, the Greenlife Inn at Mimosa buzzed with excitement as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western…

Community

Resilient Cadets relish in award-winning competition season

Kimberley Benson knew the emotions would hit hard as soon as Polk County’s Cadets struck the first note…

Sports

WRESTLING: Wolverines open season with team title at Plowboy Brawl

Polk County opened its 2024-25 wrestling season Saturday with a statement victory. The Wolverines triumphed at the 16-team…

Arts

Tryon Presbyterian to host community benefit concert

TRYON—Tryon Presbyterian Church will host a community concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 24, to raise funds for…

Arts

Wonder Years actor Dan Lauria to participate in Tryon International Film Festival

Lauria to host TRIFF24 Education Institute workshop   TRYON—The 10th annual Tryon International Film Festival will take place…

Business

Radix Family Chiropractic celebrates grand opening 

COLUMBUS—On Thursday afternoon, the Foothills Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate Radix Family Chiropractic’s grand opening. The ceremony…